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I built a product from scratch while raising a baby in Berlin.
Designed in Figma. Built with Claude Code. Deployed on Vercel. No engineers, no agency, no sprints.
ElternPop is a free resource for international families navigating Germany's parental benefit system. It has an Elterngeld calculator built on official government formulas, step-by-step guides, and a Berlin activity map for kids.
Day one: 150+ visits, no paid ads.
Day five: 161 daily unique users, 82% mobile.
A user found a €10 calculator bug. Fixed and deployed the same afternoon.
I'm a Senior Product Designer with 15+ years across B2B SaaS, AI products, and founding roles. I've built design systems, led research across international markets, and designed features that moved real metrics.
ElternPop is what that experience looks like when one person owns the whole thing.
If you're looking for a designer who can think in systems and ship, I'm available!
elternpop.com
Elternpop | Guide for expat parents in Berlin
Guides and tools for international parents in Berlin. Elterngeld calculator, bureaucracy checklists, health check-up tracker, and a community map — all in one place.
this is such an awesome project to show not only a huge milestone for you personally when it comes to the story behind your 'why', but also so powerful in showcasing the drive to create, innovate, & lend a hand to others where you're able. nice work!
Thanks a lot, Nicolette. The best part is hearing feedback from users. One mother even said, "This is going to save my marriage" 😂
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